So. Utah: Whipple & White Wine – A Mighty Fine Time!

About This Event

On this hike in subalpine spruce and fir and impressive rock outcrops, you’ll be rewarded with magnificent, 180-degree views of Pine Valley and the mountains that surround it.

Though the trail is labeled Moderate by AllTrails, it IS a mountain singletrack trail with a steady ascent. From Whipple Trailhead the trail starts upward immediately, climbing steadily (but pleasantly) over the next two miles. Finally, at about the 3 mile mark, and after an elevation gain of some 1,300 feet, the trail dips 200 feet down into Hop Canyon, where we will take a deserved break for drinks and snacks.

Expect both sun and shade and the smell of evergreens! The temps on this trail average a good 15-20 degrees cooler than the St. George valley — a welcome respite from the heat.

TRAIL RATING: Moderate (1,350 elevation gain)

LENGTH: 6.3 miles RT

CARPOOLING: Watch for an email from southernutah.whs@gmail.com about 5-7 days before the event for coordination.

ALLTRAILS LINK: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/utah/whipple-trail

GEAR:

• The Ten Essentials
• Proper clothing / layers for weather conditions
• Proper footwear
• Water and trail snacks
• Something lightweight to sit on while we stop to eat and drink (i.e., a backpacking chair, rain jacket, plastic bag, etc.)
• Hiking poles (optional but recommended)

Four-legged friends are welcome on this hike but must be kept on leash.

Happy Hour Beverage (recommended for event): Chill then bring your favorite white wine

ALCOHOL NOT INCLUDED